Send SMS Texts to a Signal Contact
This article teaches you how to send an SMS text message to a friend using Signal.
10 Second Summary
1. Open Signal.
2. Tap the pen icon.
3. Select a contact.
4. Tap the typing area.
5. Type a message.
6. Tap the paper airplane icon.
Steps
- Open Signal. It’s a blue icon with a white chat bubble inside. You’ll typically find it on your home screen or in the app drawer.
- Tap the pen icon. It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Select a contact. You can scroll down the list to find the person you’re looking for, or type their name into the box at the top of the screen to search. This opens a text message with the contact.
- Tap the typing area to open the keyboard.
- Type your message.
- If you want to attach a file, tap the paperclip icon, then select the file.
- If you want to take a new photo to attach, tap the camera icon.
- Tap the paper airplane icon. It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Your text message is sent.